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Love Quest

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"Love Quest" by Camilla Isley delivers a delightful blend of adventure, romance, and humour that will keep readers hooked from start to finish. Winter Knowles, a travel photographer, finds herself in an unexpected predicament when she encounters a naked stranger outside her villa in Thailand. Little does she know, the man she's stumbled upon is Dr. Logan Spencer, her gruff and standoffish jungle expedition leader.

Isley crafts a captivating enemies-to-lovers tale as Winter and Logan clash amidst their quest to discover a lost city of gold. The sparks fly between these two strong-willed characters, leading to a dynamic and entertaining dynamic as they navigate the dangers of the jungle together.

What sets "Love Quest" apart is its perfect balance of adventure and romance. Isley seamlessly weaves moments of danger and suspense with heart-warming and humorous interactions between Winter and Logan. Readers will find themselves rooting for this unlikely pair as they confront their differences and forge a connection in the most unexpected of circumstances.

With its engaging storyline, witty dialogue, and steamy romance, "Love Quest" is a must-read for fans of enemies-to-lovers romances. Isley's writing style is reminiscent of Christina Lauren and Sarah Adams, making this novel a perfect choice for anyone seeking a charming and entertaining romantic comedy.

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This book was an okay read but there wasn't anything memorable about it. It also lacked any real depth and character development but I did enjoy it. I didn't realise this book was part of a series and I think that may have been a factor in the enjoyment level. I was missing some info from other books that may have added some depth to this story.
I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review

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This cover is FIRE and would have drawn me in on its own if I didn't already know I wanted it since it's Camilla Isley. I love all her books and this one definitely did not disappoint!

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I don't know where to start with this book. I had gotten it as an arc through NetGalley and oof...I hated Logan from the beginning. Hated him and his friends. He hated Winter from the beginning just because his ex screwed him over so that means he must hate all women. She's the only female on this exhibition and right away Logan's friends starting talking about her body and who'd be the one to bang her first. Ew. I was here for the treasure hunt and I didn't get it. Literally went so far left that the "adventure" was kinda thrown in there at the end. They just fell flat for me. Also it's a closed door romance which I was under the impression that it wasn't.

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First of all the cover for Love Quest is so cute and I would purchase it based on that alone. This is an enemies-to-lovers romance set in a Thai jungle. An expedition to find the lost city of gold. Winter and Logan have to go through a lot of unfortunate circumstances along the way. I love the banter, adventure, and treasure hunting. If you love movies like The Mummy and the Lost City, this is for you. If you love contemporary romance. I will definitely be reading more of Camilla Isley's books. Thank you netgalley for an arc.

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This book was a great mix between romance and adventure! I appreciated the intrigue with Winter and Logan and I LOVED the setting. The book was so descriptive about Thailand I felt like I was there. The book was a refreshing change from typical rom-coms since it included a lot of action/adventure. I loved that Winter's job was a travel photographer. Her relationship with Logan was a little interesting in the beginning and I'm not sure I totally believed the romance but it was fun to read about their route to love and all that occurred during their quest for the lost city. I would love to read more about Winter's adventures being a travel photographer and I hope there will be more in the future! Overall, a 4 star book for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review Love Quest!

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Thank you NG for an arc!

This was my first book that I've read from Camilla, and definitely won't be my last! I adore an enemies to lovers rom com. There was humor, tension, action, and romance. I loved how Winter was feisty, and how she didn't take any nonsense from Logan. I loved how they hated each other at first, while at the same time feeling something more.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is like Romancing the Stone meets Indiana Jones and I loved every single second. Dr Logan Spencer is HOT and if I were to go into the jungle (I wouldn't though, I hate bugs and spiders and the heat) I would definitely want him as my guide. The banter between Logan and Winter was fantastic and the way the two of them came together worked so well for me.

This book is also relatively short and would make the perfect summer or vacation read! I highly recommend and I would love to see a novella or something that follows this couple in the future. Imagine all of the adventures these two could go on (and the trouble they would get into!)

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This was a adventure romance wth indiana jones vibes. I was happy for advanced copy of this book and liked the nonstop adventure these 2 people had to then realize they need each other to survive. Recommend.

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Well, this was a cute and quick read, but that is pretty much all I can say about it.
Because the book is so short, character development (or the natural development of romantic feelings) was basically non-existent. They basically went from enemies to lovers in the span of a couple of pages. We all know I much prefer a slow burn. This could have been a Hallmark movie.

What happened was also very clichéd, I could basically predict it all from the get-go. Also, there were inconsistencies that were a little unbelievable, like how it was stressed how dangerous the jungle was at the start of the book, then when they were actually running for their lives they were basically frolicking around naked in it. Or how 1 antibiotics pill saved the life of one of their crew mates with an infection? Please. Anyway, I liked Winter, she saved the book for me!

Anyway, a quick palate cleanser.

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This book was a fun-filled, quirky, enemies-to-lovers romance. There was the perfect amount of action and adventure laced with the romance element that I crave.

There was definitely that grumpy-man element that seems to be working for romance these days. But I found Logan more taciturn than grumpy. The one who seemed really grumpy was Winter. I feel like she may have been a tad more hard on Logan than deserved. Don’t get me wrong–his first impression was awful. But after, I feel like it was just one misunderstanding after another.

However, I really loved how Winter and Logan’s relationship developed throughout the story. It may have started out rough, but by the end I was rooting for them.

All-in-all this story had some great moments of adventure, romance, and the writing was spot-on. It made me want to pick up the rest of the series.

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Super cute enemies to frienamies to lovers in the middle of a jungle! What a wild ride! Super fast and easy read. 4 stars

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4/5 stars! This is probably one of my favorite Camilla Isley books I've read, largely in part to the stunning cover and comedic chemistry been the main characters. This is a quirky and well-written enemies-to-loves contemporary romance. Dr. Logan is super hot. I loved him and Winter.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

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4/5 stars! This is probably one of my favorite Camilla Isley books I've read, largely in part to the stunning cover and comedic chemistry been the main characters. This is a quirky and well-written enemies-to-loves contemporary romance. Dr. Logan is swoon-worthy AF and I loved watching him and Winter fall together over the course of the book.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

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Action and Adventure with a great movie vibe. Check.
The right dash of suspense to drive a romantic story. Check
Fun and Flirty dialogue filled with banter and charge. Check Plus!

If these are qualities that you look for in a romance that ill transport you into a great story than Winter and Dr. Logan's story is one you will want to pick up. This is a fun, quick, humorous book that will leave a smile on your face.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC I read

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This book was super spicy, I LOVED it for how it gripped me from page 1. I love Isley for her writing and romance reads and this one didn't dissapoint! The perfect comfort read <3

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Winter, a secretive photographer on assignment in Thailand, anticipates an extraordinary journey capturing detailed evidence. Meanwhile, Dr. Logan Spencer, an esteemed archaeologist, leads a team to uncover a hidden city. Logan, skeptical of Winter’s role, expects her to be a distraction. Their clash begins immediately, fueling mutual dislike. As the expedition takes a dramatic turn, Winter and Logan’s relationship evolves into a survival battle, intertwined with escalating chemistry.

A delightful read filled with action, adventure, danger, banter, and the classic "will they/won't they" suspense. While I noticed a few minor plot holes that didn't completely round out the book for me, overall, it offered a quick, enjoyable experience. It featured tense and scary moments, but the evolution of the relationships added a fun element to follow.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Love Quest by Camilla Isley.

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HOW CUTE WAS THIS LIL BOOK! I am absolutely obsessed. Winter and Dr. Logan were SO much fun together! I am always excited for an enemies to lovers romcom and this one absolutely delivered.

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I’ve really enjoyed reading this book. It’s a fun read that starts as it means to go on, I loved the way that Winter first see’s Logan, naked and shouting at a monkey who’s stolen his phone. Winter is a strong main character and I thought her and Logan were well matched. Logan is the perfect mix of broody and grumpy. I loved the banter between them. The storyline is fast paced and full of action and the writing flows beautifully. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it won’t be the last.

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